Choosing the best type of toilet for a narrowboat living on a. Builtin macerator, vitreous china bowl, low profile. The pump takes in raw waste, and grinds it to a consistency that can be safely discharged via 25mm 1 bore pipework. Unfollow macerator toilet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you dont have power at the macerator and the circuit breaker or fuse seems functional, then the problem is between the two system components.
Latest systems have an inbuilt macerator within the porcelain of the toilet bowl which makes a very simple, space saving and elegant installation. Sometimes you want to put a new bathroom suite or even just a toilet in a particular room, only to be told that its just not financially feasible or even possible, especially if the sewer level is higher than that of the room. You should read 12 volts dc for a 12 volt system and 24 volts dc for a 24 volt system. It is also designed to use minimal amount of water per flush, only 0. The bathroom anywhere macerator pump has a unique split design which sets it apart from similar systems. Feb 23, 2015 if you decided to do the pump out with a kit you may as well be using a cassette toilet. We caught up with experts from xylem marine to figure out what counts in this, ahem, game of thrones. The double bed has a duvet, the single bunk has a sleeping bag. I have had 2 boats with drop through pumpout bogs fitted both of these worked faultlessly so if i were to ever fit one it would only be of the dump through type.
We have a macerator toilet which pumps into a holding tankwould a jabsco twist n lock regular manual toilet be a good replacement as i do not like the idea that a small one way valve seems to be the only thing stopping the water supply to our existing toilet from flooding the boat and for peace of mind want to install a toilet without. More than three miles from the coast it is legal to discharge raw untreated waste overboard, either directly from the toilet or by emptying the holding tank. Dec 08, 2015 a quick look at whats involved in rebuilding a macerator pump. They can often involve a macerator, which chops the waste into smaller. Option two is to have the plumbing hidden and the macerator pump exposed.
Pumpout toilets rely on a larger immovable storage or black water tank, often located beneath a bed or integrally in the bathroom. Does anyone know if there is a service engineer who specialises in these toilets and how much such a servicecheck up is likely to cost. With the growth of the leisure industry and overlapping motor home and caravan markets, the choice for boaters is now pretty sophisticated. Hi, were currently renting a bungalow whilst we look for one to buy. Macerators are quite a technical product, so dont rush in. Plumbing knowledge or a licensed plumber is recommended for installation. Apr 20, 2012 posting in here is a bit like attending toilets anonymous. Option three is to have the macerator pump and the plumbing exposed. Living on a canal boat is often cheaper than renting a flat, and a growing number of people are being won over by the beauty of the waterways. Macerating toilets use a grinding or blending mechanism to reduce human waste to a slurry, which can then be moved by pumping. Flushed waste is pumped or allowed to drain in the main macerator chamber. Standards have been set by the environmental protection agency, and regulations have been issued by the coast guard, covering the certification and use of marine sanitation devices.
If you decided to do the pump out with a kit you may as well be using a cassette toilet. Jun 21, 2009 pumpout toilets rely on a larger immovable storage or black water tank, often located beneath a bed or integrally in the bathroom. Macerator pump toilet waste macerator pump 12v for rv marine yacht camping. Jun 25, 2011 we have a vetus macerator pump out toilet on our newly purchased second hand boat. Does anyone know if there is a service engineer who specialises in these toilets and how much such a servicecheck up. Jabsco along with many other manufacturers have done a great amount of improvement on ergonomic features and engineering along with functionality to improve usage and durability. Firstly they are often the cheapest to install with basic models costing around. Warning a number of sanitary stations now have notices prohibiting this practice. The more sophisticated toilets may have electric pre flush and post flush plus a macerator for chopping up your unmentionables which can sometimes get clogged up with dried out toilet paper. Alex smith explains the basics of marine toilets, also known as heads. Tecma is an original italian brand that provides welldesigned and totallyreliable marine macerator toilets and bidets. How to troubleshoot a boat macerator gone outdoors your.
Saniflo 012 sanistar self contained wallhung toilet, white. Marine toilet systems have been a great invention and have come a long way since. Macerator toilets are the same size, and look the same as normal toilets, except they have a grind pump box behind the toilet, which basically, grinds up anything that goes down the toilet before it actually goes anywhere. All macerator bogs will fail at some point esapecialy if on a well used rather than weekender boat. We think the most sensible sanitation system design gives you the choice of both a dockside pumpout and the ability to empty the tank yourself when offshore see illustrations below. Some design features are patented and tecma products have won numerous.
We are not convinced the toilet is working properly. Dump through bogs are vastly superior to macerator. The product line includes macerator pumps,household style toilets, marine toilets, marine sanitation devices and systems, cleaning products, icemakers, water heaters, and rudder angle indicators. Portable marine toilets can be very useful for smaller boats with no bathroom. A macerator is a machine which reduces solids into smaller pieces, think of it like a soup maker this means that transfer. Keep life aboard clean, comfortable, and convenient with boat head and toilet systems and fittings from great lakes skippers inventory of new and replacement discount boat parts. Decades of experience and centuries of national traditions have lifted the brand to the top of its trade. Saniflo macerators are manufactured by the sfa group whose mission has remained to make it easy for homeowners to add additional bathroom and kitchen facilities to their homes without major construction work. Choosing the best type of toilet for a narrowboat living on. Keep you marine sanitation system in top order with all the parts you need to repair or upgrade your head. Dometic 8900 series macerator toilets offer two flush settings to help manage water use.
Fresh or raw water flush high seat height 12 or 24 volts. Marine toilets are generally available in two sizes, either. These macerator toilets will allow you to install a toilet or a full extra bathroom almost anywhere without having to break concrete to do it. Macerating toilets upflush sewage systems for basements. Hello mick, it is possible to put a macerator toilet on a narrowboat with a holding tank, it would be best to speak to a company such as saniflo who. Marine macerator waste pumps for boats fisheries supply. In most inland and coastal waters, boats with installed toilets are required to have a sanitation system on board in order to control pollution. If you go electric, you should check these models out. A pleasant outing on the water can be ruined when a macerator pump decides to.
This innovative product uses the same amount of water as lowconsumption toilets, but uses a grinder pump to assist with flushing uphill. May 27, 2014 everyone whos spent any time at sea has experienced a moment when, well, youve got to go. Fisheries supply offers a variety of quality marine waste pumps from all the best brands including jabsco, whale, sealand, raritan and johnson pumps to. Other toilets that use very little electrical power to operate an electric water valve or a flush valve motor include cassette toilets and allceramic gravityflush toilets. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. They literally invented the macerating system and saniflo remains the market leader in domestic and commercial macerators. Some macerators are only designed for use with wcs or sinks. The vetus toilets are available in wall mounted or standard mount toilets. Also considered to be lowpower units are vacuum toilets that use a foot pedal for flushing a vacuum generator uses a mere 6 amps of electric power.
Brought the macerator in july 2017 very noisy from the start, it completely failed january 2018, have been told to send unit back to belgium for them to repair but would have to completely clean macerator out before shipping, no repair time given ie days weeks years without macerator thereby leaving me with no toilet, i had had to purchase another macerator false economy as i have had to pay. Sanitary powerful macerator pump toilet waste pump with. Cassette toilets are the most popular option for boaters and there are several reasons for this. Every traditional boat toilet therefore functions by flushing or dropping the. Highpowered blades liquefy the waste before it is pumped out of the unit. We have a vetus macerator pump out toilet on our newly purchased second hand boat. Marine electric toilets and manual toilets for boats. Saniflo 023 sanicompact selfcontained toilet, white, 18. Fisheries supply stocks a huge selection of marine toilet systems in manual, electric or portable options from trusted brands like raritan, sealand, thetford, groco. My water tank holds 21l so, when the tank is full it weighs roughly the same as a bag of coal. However, most macerator systems are used on board ships or boats, where land is far from reach and the waste needs to be disposed of in some other method. A regular toilet has a drain line that is below the level of the waste so it uses gravity to pull the waste down and out. This is where a macerator pump comes into its own, offering a solution. This is useful when, for example, water pressure is low or one wishes to install a toilet below the sewer drain pipe.
The vetus pump out toilet kit has all the parts and can be used in boats, caravans, trucks etc. Repair parts for marine toilets will keep your head, and boat, from creating messes and leaks that have no place on a boat. Macerating toilets are more expensive than standard ones, but connecting a smalldiameter pipe to an existing system is much easier and far less expensive than redoing the whole thing. We have a mahoosive waste tank that we have never even come close to filling because the boat starts to list at an angle that causes the drawers to open in the galley way before th. A landbased macerator pumps the liquefied waste in soil stacks or septic tanks where it can decompose more easily than normal waste. Vetus pump out toilet kit everything you need 215ltr if. This item saniflo 023 sanicompact selfcontained toilet, white,18. A macerator grinds and chops up the sewage, which allows it to be pumped to or from holding tanks.
Synonymous with quality and technical expertise, their products. For more detailed information on composting toilets, check out this article. If the macerator still doesnt work, use a volt meter to ensure that there is power at the macerator. Choosing a toilet for a canal boat there are a number of types of. The disadvantages of cassette toilets on narrowboats are. Some design features are patented and tecma products have won numerous international design awards. How to troubleshoot a boat macerator gone outdoors.
The narrowboat cassette toilet the cheapest to buy and maintain is. The smallest macerator on the market currently is only 295mm 11. Here it is combined with water or another liquid, which is pumped in through a separate pipe until the waste accumulation reaches a certain. Those occasions punctuate, with an exclamation mark, the fact that all marine toilets are not created equal. Seriously though we have a saniflow with a macerator and it suits us just fine. Vetus macerator pump out toilet equipment canal world.
Standards have been set by the environmental protection agency, and regulations have been issued by the coast guard, covering. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Marine toilet macerator waste pumps since 1998, iboats is the most trusted water lifestyle online store for boat parts and accessories, boats for sale, and forums. Head and toilet systems and accessories great lakes skipper. While no boater likes to think about it, toilet waste needs to be dealt with and a marine macerator pump can be an important part of taking care of business while spending time onboard. I promised videos about toilets and i am sorry it has taken so long but hear it is the 2cd in my three part series on boat toilets. Choosing the best type of toilet for a narrowboat living. We carry boat vacuum flush toilets and vacuum tanks, ceramic boat toilets, gravity toilets, portable camping toilets, toilet system control boxes, and boat waste. There are a wide range of sophisticated pump out toilets available to buy with electric flushes, macerator units, and remote tanks. Many older narrowboats started out with the trusty cassette camping toilet.
How does a macerator work the system works via a series of valves and automatic measurement systems. Some models may have a macerator which mashes and mixes and. Thetford bathroom anywhere macerating elongated toilet kit. Jabsco marine toilets are a guarantee theyre one of the most popular. Hi, after years of hiring boats i now have a new one, problem is i had never had to deal with a blocked toilet. Grundfos sololift2 c3 grey water pump 4397f powerful quiet motor. A boat s macerator pump is used in the boat s sewage storage and handling system. There is a macerator toilet, shower and wash basin in the bathroom. Our range of jabsco toilets includes jabsco electric toilets in 12 volt or 24 volt, as well as jabsco manual toilets. Lets look at the best electric heads on the market.
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